St. James Collection by Dream Home - 12mm Chimney Rock Charcoal High Gloss Laminate Flooring- 30 Year Warranty

With a variety of 12mm V groove laminate options with an additional 3mm of pre-glued underlayment, from a high gloss to a warm low gloss finish, and with deep, warm to medium hues, this spectacular flooring make a stunning floor!St. James offers a regal alternative. The V groove makes it a snap to install and the random lengths give your floors a real wood look and feel. At 12mm, the St. James Collection is very durable and comes with a 30 year warranty!

Quick Installation Tips:- Store flooring flat for 48 hours in its original packaging at room temperature. - Must be installed over a clean, stable, flat, smooth, and dry surface.- Moisture barrier is required for installations over concrete.- Make sure the panels are mixed sufficiently when you install them so that you do not end up with too many identical, light or dark panels next to each other.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE ADDITIONAL PADDING:Laminates having pre-attached padding can also be installed over an underlayment. When doing so, Lumber Liquidators recommends the use of Bellawood Platinum, Bellawood Premium, Quiet Walk or the Eco Silent Sound underlayment. These quality underlayments offer best joint/seam support while ensuring superior thermal sound reduction qualities, these properties are highly recommended for use with condominium associations, project planners and building specifiers.

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We caught up with real Lumber Liquidators' customers who volunteered to discuss their floor shopping, buying and installation experiences. In no way did these customers receive compensation for their kind words. (They're speaking straight from the heart.)

This is a very beautiful floor with a modern look. We had it porfessionally installed. It was delivered with no damaged pieces or open boxes. Seems like it was fairly easy to put down. The installers kept looking at the seams agains the light. I love it!!

Floor looks awesome with red walls and white trim. The thing I was pleased with the most was that 100% of the planks were perfect, I didn't see a single scratch or imperfection.

I found it fairly easy to install, and I've never installed hardwood/laminate before. I didn't have a single problem with installation. Having said that, it does take time and real effort. You'll be spending a lot of time on your hands and knees. Even though the planks "click" together, it takes some muscle to get a plank clicked into place to the plank of the previous row and then tapped over to the plank in the current row next to it. However, I expected this as this is how most or all laminate floor click into place.

I've only had the floor installed for a week, but so far I don't see any scratches. It seems pretty durable, but only time will tell.

We love our floors, the dark Charcoal laminate is beautiful, and looks great in our house. The only reason I did not give 5 stars, is because it was tricky to install. We had some trouble with getting the joints to stay connected. I had to hold one side in while my husband installed the rest of the row, or else it would all fall out. Definitely a 2-3 person job!

Pros: Looks great, affordable, and super durable. We have 2 big dogs with long nails and they can't scratch this flooring.

Cons: Most cleaners leave a foggy white-like film on it. Just makes the sheen look more matte and less polished. We live in the country so dusting, cleaning, and vacuuming is required several times a week to keep it looking good as dust shows easily. Also, you have about a 1/2" expansion gap, so depending on your trim stackup (trim only vs trim w/ 1/4 round), it is possible to see gaps if you aren't careful.

Why only 4 stars?The product loses 1 star because of the quality of the transitions that are pretty much required. Although it is not a direct knock on the flooring, it still seen as "the floor". The transitions feel cheap, and don't seem to be designed to account for the 12mm thick planks. It required some additional work to make them fit properly and be robust enough for traffic.

Cons: Installation was a bit tricky but once we figured out a pattern it wasn't bad. I have installed other laminate products before and this was just a little bit trickier than the others but not too bad. I am not a professional so take it for what it is worth.

We did a bedroom makeover and wanted something to match our grey walls. This wood color was perfect for the look we were going for. We love the results!

Service and delivery comments:

I visited both the Orlando and Sanford locations. I have to say the Sanford location has amazing service compared and I could not say the same for the Orlando location. I would highly recommend the Orlando location for your purchase.

27 ft. in either direction will require a T-molding. Thank you for your inquiry.

Answered on 2/18/2014 by cc-3

Q:

I am looking at installing this in my basement over a DMX 1 step vapor barrier. My question is will it hold a pool table. I am concerned the weight of the table might break the joint if a leg is near one of the joints

This is a legitimate concern, You can try to place the legs away from the floor seams and place large coasters underneath each table leg. Check to make sure the table is still even with a level after installing the coasters. The coasters will help distribute the weight of the pool table.

This is a legitimate concern, You can try to place the legs away from the floor seams and place large coasters underneath each table leg. Check to make sure the table is still even with a level after installing the coasters. The coasters will help distribute the weight of the pool table.

This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions. Please call our Sales Dept. @ (800) 476-0007. Thank you for your inquiry.

Answered on 1/6/2014 by cc-3

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Please attach a link to the insert on how to care for this flooring. I have thrown away all the packaging.

Our wood floors are manufactured for maximum durability, easy maintenance and finished with a high quality aluminum oxide water base urethane UV cured finish. This step protects the wood and helps keep the flooring looking beautiful longer. While highly durable, the finish is NOT considered indestructible. However, by observing a few precautions like setting up a regular cleaning routine and simple maintenance program to protect the finish, you can expect years of performance and beauty from your wood floor. All wood floors can show signs of wear over time. There are many factors that can affect the amount of wear. These include the size and lifestyle of your family and product location. The following cleaning principles are recommended for all of our products -Hardwood, Laminates, Corks, Bamboo and other Exotics. Outlined are examples of the reasonable and necessary maintenance to be performed; this is only intended to be a basic list;• Immediately after installation, be certain that the flooring is completely cleaned and dry as described below. If you must protect the flooring from traffic, use only “craft” paper, brown, red or white, this will allow the flooring to “breathe”. Do not fully cover the flooring. NEVER lay plastic of any kind or any other non-porous material over the flooring as this can trap moisture, harm the flooring or fade the finish.• Sweep or vacuum regularly, since built-up dirt, grit and sand can damage the surface of the wood. If using a vacuum, use a soft brush attachment -NOT A BEATER BAR ATTACHMENT. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and do not damage the finish. When using a broom be certain that bristles are soft. You can also use a dry mop.• Because of the myriad of cleaning products available and methods of each application, Lumber Liquidators cannot endorse or oversee the use of any Brand Name of floor cleaner. We do recommend cleaning products safe for urethane finishes such as our Bellawood floor cleaner. • The use of a changeable terry cloth type system to clean the floor is highly recommended; apply cleaning solution to the terry cloth not the floor.• NEVER use oil soaps, liquid, or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, Tung oil, silicone, or ammonia on pre-finished flooring. The use of these products will harm the long-term performance and appearance of your floor and may affect future re-coating. (Damages caused by non-recommended cleaning products are not covered by warranties). NOTE: This also includes the use of vinegar and water solutions as water can damage wood. Vinegar is an acidic element that can have an oxidizing, caustic effect on the finish.• In an effort to clean hardwood floors, many have experimented with a variety of cleaners on the market and end up with a new problem. “How to remove the build-up of cleaning products revealing the original surface"? If this is the case with you, we recommend consulting with a professional cleaner local to your area because they can best see the details involved and make the most accurate recommendations. If you choose to remove the layers of build-up yourself, use cotton rags instead of a mop to control the amount of liquid used.• NEVER wet-mop, damp-mop, swab or flood your floor with water or any other product. Moisture can seep into the seams causing edge-cupping damage. Urethane floors do not require wet mopping. Natural floors are water resistant, not water proof. Remove all spills promptly using a soft, slightly damp cloth• STEAM CLEANERS OR WET-JET swiffer; Lumber Liquidators does not recommend "Water brooms" "Wet-Jet Swiffers or steamer type cleaners on laminates, corks or hardwood floors. Although steamers may work well cleaning OTHER types of hard surface flooring, the 130° to 240° heated steam vapor can ruin wood or urethane finish resulting in warped or cupped flooring. Water and wood do not mix well, especially steam. Use these products at your own risk.• Do place protective mats at entry doors to keep dirt, grit, sand and moisture from being track in from the outside.• Do use area rugs in heavily traveled areas and pivot points (e.g., stair landings, room entries, etc.), especially if you have a large family or indoor pets.• When using area rugs, use a rug pad with a felt, plant or PVC based backing. DO NOT use area rugs with a petroleum based rubber backing (typically black) as this can cause permanent chemical staining/etching of the floor finish. • Take reasonable precautions; use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects such as furniture and appliances.• Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and feet to reduce scratches and dents. Check and replace wore pads regularly.• Keep pet’s nails trimmed, and paws clean and free of dirt, gravel, grease, oil, and stains.• Scratches, dents and cupping are site related, not considered a manufactured defect. Thank you for your inquiry

Yes, laminate is acceptable for installation in a kitchen or a powder room. It is recommend to put a throw rug by the sink because an excess water can damage wood. You will need to wipe up any water that sit on the floor as soon as possible. Thank you for your inquiry

We can only recommend our Bellawood Floor Cleaner, or cleaners that are safe for water based urethane finishes. Never use any polish, wax, oil soaps or cleaners that add shine to the floor. In addition, we do not recommend using steamers or wet-jet cleaning systems for hardwood because spraying can collect moisture in between board edges. The use of these products is at your own risk.Thank you for your inquiry.

Answered on 7/1/2013 by cc-2

Q:

Can you please tell us wether or not this is black black or more of an dark brown expresso?

This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.Please call our Sales Dept. @ (800) 476-0007 for pricing and availability. Thank you for your inquiry.